Citation X Captain — Typed & Current | Stuart, FL (KSUA)

Pilot Assessments; Florida; On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional development and recurrent

Discounted flight training

Job summary

Pilot Assessments is seeking a highly experienced pilot to assume PIC responsibilities for Part 135 operations. You will lead preflight planning, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver a premium client experience for aircraft owners and charter guests.

The role requires FAA ATP, strong safety leadership, and extensive PIC hours, with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth within Jet Access. Expect demanding travel and international assignments.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated safety leadership and professional communication as core to role.
• Mentorship mindset and client focus demonstrated in crew development.
• FAA ATP certificate and current medical clearance required for operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as PIC, exercising operational control and final go/no-go authority per the Flight Operations Manual, applicable FARs, and company policies.
• Lead comprehensive preflight planning, including performance, fuel, weather, and NOTAM review; ensure adherence to all flight, duty, and rest limits.
• Deliver a premium client experience; manage itinerary changes and special requests in coordination with the Operations Control Center.
• Mentor and guide First Officers; conduct effective briefings/debriefings and provide constructive post-flight feedback; communicate crew development insights to the Chief Pilot.
• Verify airworthiness and required equipment; review flight and maintenance logs; ensure current manuals, charts, and documents are aboard.
• Coordinate maintenance actions as needed; document servicing and engine trend data.
• Complete accurate flight, aircraft, and passenger records for Part 135 operations.
• Perform applicable Ground and In-flight Security Coordinator duties.
• Verify international travel documentation; comply with FAA, ICAO, customs, immigration, and foreign aviation requirements.
• Uphold a professional brand presence and contribute to department projects and initiatives.

Skills

Safety leadership

Professional communication

Mentorship mindset

Client focus

Education

FAA ATP Certificate

First Class Medical

Driver's license

Passport

Tools

Avianis

ForeFlight Dispatch

Job description

Role at a glance

Own the mission from briefing to blocks-in: set the tone for safety and service, mentor your First Officer, coordinate seamlessly with our Operations Control Center, and deliver a premium experience for aircraft owners and charter guests while ensuring full regulatory compliance.

What you’ll do

• Serve as PIC, exercising operational control and final go/no-go authority per the Flight Operations Manual, applicable FARs, and company policies.
• Lead comprehensive preflight planning, including performance, fuel, weather, and NOTAM review; ensure adherence to all flight, duty, and rest limits.
• Deliver a premium client experience; manage itinerary changes and special requests in coordination with the Operations Control Center.
• Mentor and guide First Officers; conduct effective briefings/debriefings and provide constructive post-flight feedback; communicate crew development insights to the Chief Pilot.
• Verify airworthiness and required equipment; review flight and maintenance logs; ensure current manuals, charts, and documents are aboard.
• Coordinate maintenance actions as needed; document servicing and engine trend data.
• Complete accurate flight, aircraft, and passenger records for Part 135 operations.
• Perform applicable Ground and In-flight Security Coordinator duties.
• Verify international travel documentation; comply with FAA, ICAO, customs, immigration, and foreign aviation requirements.
• Uphold a professional brand presence and contribute to department projects and initiatives.

What you bring

• FAA ATP Certificate (unrestricted or restricted), current First Class Medical, valid state driver’s license, and current passport.
• CE‑750 type rating; typed and current with initial or recurrent training completed within the past 12 months.
• Experience minimums:
  • 3,000+ hours total time
  • 1,500+ hours PIC
  • 500+ hours multi‑engine PIC
  • 250+ hours PIC in Citation X / CE‑750
  • 250+ hours turbine PIC on assigned aircraft
• Working knowledge of Part 135/91 and a strong safety culture; ability to meet FAA medical and physical standards for Part 135 PIC.
• Proficiency with digital flight-planning tools, advanced avionics, and web/mobile flight applications; familiarity with platforms such as Avianis or ForeFlight Dispatch is a plus.
• Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening; willingness to support domestic and international travel.
• Demonstrated safety leadership, professional communication, mentorship mindset, client focus, and alignment with Jet Access core values.

Preferred experience

• Part 135 or corporate flight department operations.
• Service within managed fleets for high-net-worth owners and premium charter clientele.
• International operations and regulatory compliance.
• Safety management or audit programs and fleet standardization initiatives.

Schedule & travel

Schedules vary by aircraft assignment, charter demand, and owner travel. Expect on-call periods, early departures, late arrivals, evening/weekend duty, overnights, and multi-day domestic and international trips.

Compensation & benefits

• Base compensation: $165,000–$185,000 per year under the Jet Access Flight Crew Compensation Plan, paid bi-weekly.
• Variable compensation based on aircraft assignment and eligibility.
• FLSA Exempt status.
• Paid professional development and recurrent training.
• Generous benefits, competitive wages, paid vacation and holidays.
• Excellent training programs and discounted flight training.
• A close-knit, supportive culture with compassionate, transparent leadership and clear pathways for career growth.